Forlan can't play in the CL for Inter until 2012.

by wigglesworth Sat Sep 03, 2011 4:47 pm

He played in the Europa League qualifiers with Atletico. He can play in the second half of the competition. Never heard of that rule myself, I thought he would be barred for the whole competition.

by Guest Sat Sep 03, 2011 4:48 pm

Damn, the same happen to Cassano with Milan :facepalm:

by El Chelsea Fuerte Sat Sep 03, 2011 4:49 pm

There's a rule that says that only a maximum of one player of a club is allowed to have played a Europa League match. Not too sure though.

But he'll only miss the group stages.

by Ganso Sat Sep 03, 2011 4:54 pm

no problem

Forlan can't play in the CL for Inter until 2012. Mauro_zarate-hot

by S Sat Sep 03, 2011 4:57 pm

Dint Zarate play for Lazio in the europa league qualifiers too ?

by Guest Sat Sep 03, 2011 4:57 pm

Surag.Blueguy wrote:Dint Zarate play for Lazio in the europa league qualifiers too ?

No, he didn't start, nor was he in the starting line up I believe

by Vibe Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:01 pm

Exceptionally, however, a player who has been fielded in the first, second or third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League or UEFA Europa League is entitled to play in the UEFA Champions League or UEFA Europa League for another
club as from the group stage, provided that his former club did not qualify for the group stage of either the UEFA Champions League or the UEFA Europa League.

Since Atletico qualified,he is cup tied.

by Guest Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:02 pm

by wigglesworth Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:29 pm

Cup tied just for the group stage as Jewel indicated:

"Diego Forlan cannot play for Inter in the first stage of the Champions League and he has postponed his debut to February when, as long as they qualify, the Nerazzurri will be in the sudden-death knockout phase. The announcement was made by the club, explaining the reasons behind this. The Uruguayan striker is not eligible to be picked for the first stage as he played for Atletico Madrid in the Europa League third qualifying phase against Norwegian side Stromsgodset on 28 July and 4 August and is therefore cup-tied. Atletico went on to qualify for the group stage by beating Vitoria Guimaraes from Portugal on 18 August and 25 August."

http://english.gazzetta.it/Football/03-09-2011/champions-league-inter-without-cup-tied-forlan-802732932699.shtml

by Senor Penguin Sat Sep 03, 2011 6:01 pm

The rule should be limited to Champions League. Europa League players shouldn't have their move affected if they join a Champions League club.

by The BoyWonder Sun Sep 04, 2011 3:43 pm

this doesn't matter. inter should qualify for the knock-outs and then forlan can bring his magic there and do milito-season and lead inter to champions league glory. this might be good for inter

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